Often as believers we often forget our identity in Jesus Christ. J.A. describes how in this sense we are like Jason Bourne, but then describes who exactly we are in Christ.

One reason we get so discouraged and frustrated in the Christian life is that we forget who we are. We forget that we are new creatures in Christ. We misplace the reality that by his blood, by his cross, and by his resurrection, we are new. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

What we think is important when making a good first impression might not be.

Say you meet a new potential customer, a potential employer, or anyone with whom you want to establish a business relationship.

Which matters more:

Showing that you’re skilled, experienced, and capable, or

Showing that you’re trustworthy and likable?

Many people assume that skill, expertise, experience, and competence matter most. After all, if you’re going to hire me or do business with me, you need to know I have the talent to come through, right? It’s natural to assume you should establish your credentials as quickly as possible.

God doesn’t always work in the swift flash of miracles like we’d like Him to do. Instead, He works in slow and faithful ways. This blog by Shawn is a beautiful depiction of what it’s like to trust in God’s (sometimes slow-to-us) work.

For three months I’ve been waiting for something. You probably know what it’s like. You’ve waited, too, for many crucial (and not so crucial) things: a final diagnosis, an offer, a closing date, a yes or no, a call back, word on that promotion or potential adoption. Waiting to become pregnant. Waiting for your children to grow up. Waiting for retirement.

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About Selma

Selma Wilson is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an advocate for moms, a cheerleader for marriages, a lover of Jesus, a family and marriage counselor/speaker, and the Chief People Officer at LifeWay Christian Resources. Read more about Selma.